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This is actually Terra Lab part 2. I told you there would be multiple Terra Lab entries. I apologize in advance if I have misinterpreted any of the science involved. I'm learning about all this stuff along with you. How many of you have ever heard of a magnetometer? Something that meters (measures)

It was another warm and sunny day today. The breeze is the only thing that is cooling us down now. Just a couple of weeks ago the wind was cold and uncomfortable. Work is moving very well for my last week here. We are getting alot accomplished and everyone is busy. I worked on cutting in the last of

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. A beautiful volcanic ash free day! My day started at 5am Copenhagen time, with little sleep the night before. At 5:30 am, I scrambled to get my stuff packed and down to the lobby. I then had to inhale my breakfast due to the European transportation being very prompt about

Flight canceled, again! The Iceland volcano is causing quite the problem with air travel in Europe. Experts reassure us that the flight restrictions will not be as severe as last year’s major shut down, which lasted over a week. We received word that we should be good to go on Wednesday morning

We have a guest speaker today! Lisa Crockett, one of the researchers I am down here with has an interesting history that I think you will enjoy hearing about. I will let her tell you herself... I am a second generation Antarctican. My father, Freddie Crockett, was a dog handler and radio operator

When I say the core that could mean different things. Some of my Earth Science students may think of the core of the earth where everything is under tremendous pressure and temperatures. The core samples that we took today from the study sites were not taken from the center of the earth. These cores

Get the popcorn ready. It's time for a movie. Well, a short movie. A video clip from trawling to be exact. Thought you might be interested in some live action excitement from the high seas. Now that I'm back on station, I can upload some videos, so get comfy, sit back, and enjoy. But first, a few

Off to Greenland...again! Solar Radiation on the Greenland ice sheet 2011 Well, the journey has begun, with a few bumps. I started my trip in Pittsburgh with my wife and kids dropping me off at the airport. After some great hugs and goodbye’s, I was on a plane to Dulles International Airport in

I'm baaaaacccck. Those of you checking in here regularly may have wondered if I was lost at sea. Well, I wasn't but our antenna was having some serious issues as they say. It was dead and hence, no internet and hence no exciting (or lackluster) journal updates from moi. Just as I was about to post

Another very nice day today out at the study site. This is the beginning of my last week here. The time has gone by quickly! Everything has changed so much since I first arrived in mid April. Back then the whole area was covered in snow, we could drive to the cabin, we were using dog sleds to get